From TOLEDO BALLET
Toledo Ballet is offering 2023 summer programs for students ages 4 and above and all ability levels. Toledo Ballet’s summer offerings include two Summer Dance Intensives for Intermediate and Advanced students, a themed Workshop, Dance Camps for young dancers ages 4-8, and regularly scheduled classes.
Registration is available now to both Toledo Ballet and non-Toledo Ballet dancers by calling 419-471-0049 or visiting toledoballet.com.
“I’m excited to welcome two of my colleagues, Kelby Brown and Allison Walsh, to work with Toledo Ballet’s intermediate and advanced students for two week-long intensives,” says Eric Otto, Toledo Ballet Artistic Director and Head of Curriculum. “Both of these guest artists have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in all genres of dance, have had incredible careers in both ballet and on Broadway, and I know our students are going to learn so much working with them.”
Toledo Ballet Summer Intensives will include classical ballet, contemporary ballet, musical theater, pointe, variations, health and wellness seminars including injury prevention, and professional mentorship discussions. Classes will meet daily from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students in both levels will have the opportunity to work with the Guest Artist each day.
Tuition: $450 per week. Discounts are available for those that register for both sessions.
Kelby Brown is an ABT Certified Teacher who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training in Pre-primary through Level 6, 7 and Partnering of the ABT National Training Curriculum.
As a performer and classically trained dancer, he has performed with State Ballet of Missouri, Ballet Chicago, Pennsylvania Ballet, Pacific NW Ballet, and Los Angeles Ballet. He danced featured roles on some of the most notable stages including The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center and the Los Angeles Opera. As a commercial dancer he has performed with Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Usher and Cirque du Soleil’s, Mystère.
As a Choreographer, he has worked with Justin Timberlake (for the Kids Choice Awards) and MTV’s Awkward, and Warner Brothers Spring Breakdown.
As a dance educator, Kelby has held faculty positions at some of the most respected institutions in America including American Ballet Theater, Alvin Ailey, Joffrey Ballet, and Pace University.
Intensive 1 with Kelby Brown
June 12-16: Monday-Friday | 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Levels 2.5+
Tuition: $450
Allison Walsh is a bicultural and multi-disciplinary artist and performer with 20 years of professional experience that includes starring roles on Broadway, a soloist career with Joffrey Ballet, touring across the US and Europe, and working with world-renowned artists.
After her first professional decade as a soloist with the Joffrey Ballet and BalletX, Allison starred as Lise Dassin in the First National Tour of Christopher Wheeldon’s “An American in Paris,” and originated a role from workshop to the Original Broadway Cast. She then originated the role of Odette/Olga Romanov in the new musical “Anastasia” and recorded her second Broadway Cast Album.
Using her dance background, she appeared in all episodes of the Starz Limited Series “Flesh and Bone.” She has collaborated with artists at the White House, Tony Awards, Whitney Biennial, and Guggenheim Museum.
She is currently the Production Consultant with Planet Bouie and Artist Ambassador for Creatives Care, which supports the future of the arts by helping artists access affordable, high-quality mental healthcare.
Intensive 2 with Allison Walsh
June 19-23: Monday-Friday | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Levels 2.5+
Tuition: $450
Artistic Director and Head of Curriculum Eric Otto will lead an “Introduction to Sleepy Hollow” workshop from Monday, August 14 through Saturday, August 19. Students will learn choreography which will be presented at the Toledo Symphony’s annual Halloween Spooktacular Concert in October at the Valentine Theatre.
August 14-9: Introduction to Sleepy Hollow with Eric Otto
Monday – Friday | 5- 8 p.m.; Saturday | 9 a.m. to noon
Levels: 2.5+
Tuition: $350
In addition to Summer Intensives, Toledo Ballet will also offer a series of three Summer Dance Camps for students ages 4-12. Each camp features a different theme through which participants will explore movement, characters, feelings, emotions, and more.
“Toledo Ballet’s Summer Camps give young children the opportunity to grow their confidence and explore a variety of dance genres through the guidance of highly experienced teachers,” says Rachel Schultz, Vice President for Education & Community Engagement for the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts. “These week-long camps are a great way to introduce little ones to the world of dance, expand their knowledge, and have fun!”
Nutcracker Exploration Camp (Ages7-12)
Students will learn about the story of the Nutcracker and Mouse King, its characters, and choreography from The Nutcracker. Campers will prepare a mini performance of Nutcracker moments to be presented at the end of the week for friends and family. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing with a solid-colored top and ballet slippers or socks with a sticky bottom.
Nutcracker Exploration Camp
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
11 a.m..– 1 p.m.
Tuition: $185
Instructor: Kim Strole
Dance Discovery Camp (Ages 4-5)
Students in this level will enjoy a Pre-Primary ballet class each day plus story time, a craft, and a mini performance at week’s end. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing with a solid-colored top and ballet slippers or socks with a sticky bottom.
| Enchanted Dance Discovery Camp Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 9-10:30 a.m. Tuition: $140 Instructor: Marisa Dickens | Inside Out Dance Discovery Camp Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21 9-10:30 a.m. Tuition: $140 Instructor: Marisa Dickens |
Dance Explorer Camp (Ages 6-8)
In addition to a Classical Ballet class, each day will bring a new experience in a different dance genre including jazz, hip hop and more. Craft and story time will round out the experience, culminating in an in-studio demonstration for family members on the last day. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing with a solid-colored top and ballet slippers or socks with a sticky bottom.
| Enchanted Dance Discovery Camp Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuition: $175 Instructor: Marisa Dickens | Inside Out Dance Discovery Camp Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuition: $175 Instructor: Marisa Dickens |
Registration for all Intensives, Workshops, and Dance Camps is now open online at toledoballet.com. For more information, call Toledo Ballet’s administrative office at 419-471-0049 or email toledoballet@artstoledo.com.
General summer classes are available throughout the summer for dancers of all ages and ability levels interested in exploring classes in ballet, jazz, tap, and more. Toledo Ballet’s Summer Session will run from Sunday, June 25 through Saturday, August 5. Registration will open May 1.
